Can physical training minimize the gender differences in lung capacity of trained tennis players aged 14-17 years old?

• Autorzy: Pandit N. , Banik S. , Prasad S.K. , Majumdar P. , Banerjee O. , Bandyopadhyay A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Background: This study was based on gender differences in male and female trained tennis players. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to determine the extent that physical training could minimize the gender differences in lung capacities in trained tennis players aged 14–17 years. Material and methods: The participants were ten male and seven female lawn tennis players, with a mean ± standard deviation (SD) age of 15.5 ± 1.27 and 14.43 ± 1.13 years, respectively. Physical characteristics and lung volumes were measured on the same day for each participant. Data were presented as mean ± SD, and Student’s t-test to compare the measured variables was performed. Results: Differences between genders were insignificant in terms of age (years), weight (kg), body fat (%), lean body mass (kg) and chest circumference (cm). However, height (cm), and W/H ratio were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in male tennis players in comparison to female players. Insignificant differences were found for TV (L), SVC (L), FVC (L), FEV1 (L), FEV1/FVC (%), FEF25-75% (L/s), PEF (L/s) and MVV (L/min). The only significant difference (p < 0.05) in lung function measures between male and female trained tennis players was for PIF (L/s). Conclusions: Male tennis players were taller than female tennis players of same age range, which might be advantageous for males while playing. Insignificant differences between male and female players in the various lung variables measured indicated that the influence of height and gender differences could be minimized by proper training during puberty. A significantly higher PIF in male players indicated stronger and more powerful inspiratory muscle activity compared with female tennis players.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

male; female; lung capacity; sport; tennis player; gender difference; physical training; tennis

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Medical Science Pulse
• Rocznik: 2018
• Tom: 12
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.3-8,ref.

Twórcy

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Pandit N.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

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Banik S.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

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Prasad S.K.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

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Majumdar P.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

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Banerjee O.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

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Bandyopadhyay A.

• Department of Physiology, Serampore College Serampore, Hooghly, 162/1c, P.G.H.Shah Road, Nirupama Appartment, Flat No.1B, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0012.1156